EuroLeague Round 8 January 9th-10th

On Wednesday, USK Praha looked to be cruising at home behind Katerina Elhotova and Alyssa Thomas, but Brionna Jones and Nadezhda stormed back to force two overtimes, escaping 90-86. It was a similar story in the day’s other game as Polkowice had a lead before Bourges recovered at home with Marine Johannes and Cristina Ouvina leading them to a 76-65 win. Thursday started with Ekaterinburg maintaining their perfect record with a 100-75 win over Magali Mendy and Villeneuve. The week ended with Schio picking up their first win 76-48 over new look Castors Braine.

Wednesday’s games started in this group as Breanna Stewart and Dynamo Kursk had to fend off TTT Riga again, this time edging Kristine Vitola and company 73-70. Bria Hartley and Fenerbahce kept Olympiacos winless 76-68 despite the best efforts of Anna Spyridopoulou. Riquna Williams proved to be a timely addition for Hatay as they beat Avenida 73-65 to put themselves right back in the picture. There was one game on Thursday with Sopron beating Carolo 80-52 as teams in the middle are finally beginning to separate with the hosts further heartened by the return of Tina Jovanovic from injury.